UCLA’s impressive nine-meet winning streak came to an end on Saturday night as the No. 4 Bruins fell to No. 5 Utah in a thrilling showdown at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on March 15. With a sold-out crowd of 15,558 in attendance and Utah celebrating Senior Night, emotions were running high. The meet was packed with jaw-dropping performances, including Grace McCallum’s first perfect 10 of the season and a rare misstep from Jordan Chiles in her floor routine. However, beyond the fierce competition, there was one moment that stood out! After the meet, Jordan Chiles’ mother left a comment about a special moment.
Despite competing on opposite sides, Jordan Chiles didn’t hesitate to celebrate McCallum’s incredible achievement. The two gymnasts, who were teammates during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, share a deep bond that goes beyond the mats. As McCallum nailed her perfect routine, Chiles was among the first to cheer for her, even giving her Utah rival a congratulatory hug.
The heartwarming moment didn’t go unnoticed. When the Instagram page Planetofgymnastics shared a post about Chiles’ reaction, her mother, Gina Chiles, chimed in with a touching comment. “My favorite part of who she is…AND how can you not cheer for Grace!!” she wrote, encapsulating both pride for her daughter’s sportsmanship and admiration for McCallum’s talent. While Chiles had a tough outing herself, stumbling and delivering a shaky floor routine, there was a looming injury scare among fans and analysts for some time.
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